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Holiday office parties in medicine hit a little different.
One minute you’re talking clinic schedules and call coverage, the next you’re seeing your coworkers in cocktail attire wondering how we all ended up here.

In this episode of Joint Effort PAs, we dive into the unspoken rules, awkward moments, and universally shared chaos of holiday office parties in healthcare. From navigating awkward situations, alcohol decisions, and work talk you can’t escape—while trying to figure out how to survive these events with our professionalism (mostly) intact.

Whether you love them, tolerate them, or mentally RSVP “no,” this episode is for anyone who’s ever thought: I still have to work with these people on Monday.

🎧 Listen now and tell us—what’s your best (or worst) holiday office party story?

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Surviving clinical rotations in PA school isn’t for the faint of heart — it’s for the chronically exhausted, over-caffeinated, and wildly determined. In this episode, we break down the highs, lows, and “did that really just happen?” moments of rotations. From navigating pre-rounds and pimp questions to surviving OR etiquette, awkward patient encounters, and the art of pretending you know where supplies are, we’re sharing the tips we wish someone told us. Whether you’re starting your first rotation or crawling toward graduation, this one will help you laugh, learn, and remember you’re not alone in the chaos!

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Welcome to another episode of ‘why didn’t anyone warn us about this in PA school?’ We’re talking all things awkward patient encounters — the weird comments, the situations you just aren't quite sure how to handle, and the things we wish we could un-see. If you’ve ever kept a straight face while a patient overshared, under-shared, mis-shared, or tried to show you way more than you asked for… same. This episode dives into our best awkward encounters and what they taught us (besides controlling our facial expressions).

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The holidays are here — which means twinkle lights, family gatherings… and absolute chaos in medicine.
In this episode, we dive into why December feels like the Super Bowl of stress for healthcare workers, from jam-packed clinics and last-minute surgical add-ons to deductible-season madness and patients who show up with their entire family in the exam room.

Whether you’re a new PA, a seasoned provider, or just someone trying to stay sane during the most chaotic time of the year, this episode is your permission slip to breathe, laugh, and let go of holiday guilt.

Pour some *spiked* eggnog, hang the ornament, and let’s get through this season together — one Joint Effort at a time.

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Ever feel like every rotator cuff tear has its own personality? Some just need a little TLC and a scope… others are galloping straight toward a reverse. In this episode, the Joint Effort PAs saddle up to break down the wild ride from partial tears to cuff tear arthropathy — and when it’s time to trade the suture anchor for a prosthesis. 🤠💀

We’ll cover:

• The biomechanics behind why cuff tears go rogue
• How the reverse shoulder lets the deltoid save the day
• Pearls for deciding who gets a repair vs. who’s due for a reverse
• How to explain it all to patients without their eyes glazing over

So tighten your stirrups and grab your lasso — we’re wrangling the supraspinatus and chasing down the truth about the shoulder’s most dramatic pathology.

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Student loans, net worth, and figuring out what “compound interest” actually means — we’re talking money! 💸
In this episode, we sit down with our guest, Dr. John, to break down financial literacy for PAs, physicians, and anyone in medicine trying to get their financial life together. From tackling debt and understanding your paycheck, to smart investing, budgeting on a healthcare salary, and protecting your income — we cover it all.

Whether you’re a new grad drowning in loans or a seasoned provider still trying to decode your 401(k), this episode is full of practical advice, personal insights, and a few hard truths about money in medicine.

Grab your coffee (and a calculator) — it’s time to get financially fit.

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Ever met a patient who can bend their thumb back to their wrist or pop their shoulder out on command? In this episode of Joint Effort PAs, we dive into the world of hypermobility syndromes — what they actually mean, how to tell when “double-jointed” becomes a problem, and the most common areas we see it affect with focus on the thumb, shoulder, and knee. We’ll talk through evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment approaches, share real-world clinical experiences, and highlight key pearls (and pitfalls) for managing these flexible but often frustrating joints.

Whether you’re a provider, a patient, or just curious about what being “too bendy” really entails, this episode breaks it down with practical insight— Joint Effort style.

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This week on Joint Effort PAs, we’re putting the spotlight on another vital member of the surgical team — the CRNA. 💉 We’re joined by a certified registered nurse anesthetist who shares what it’s really like behind the drape — from her training and scope of practice to how she works alongside PAs, surgeons, and anesthesiologists. We break down the differences and surprising overlaps between the PA and CRNA roles, discuss patient care from both sides of the table, and talk teamwork in the OR.

🎧 Tune in for an honest & informative conversation that proves one thing: different roles, same team.